The Thomas Jefferson volleyball team (Gretna, LA), went down 2-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting A.J. Ellender Patriots (Houma, LA)

The Patriots (10-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Academy of the Sacred Heart (New Orleans, LA). The Cardinals enter the non-league challenge with a 16-9 record. In their last challenge, Academy of the Sacred Heart defeated East Jefferson (Metairie, LA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the encounter the Booker T. Washington Lions (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, October 7. Thomas Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 14-20 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 9-13 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Central Lafourche (Raceland, LA).